We are starting the first full week off with beautiful weather! I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy a bit of it. Here are some things to keep in mind this week:
* Undergrad Meeting: We would like to hold the autumn quarter undergrad meeting on Tues Oct 7 or Thurs Oct 9 at 3pm. Please fill out the VERY quick survey to let me know which one is the preferred: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/sterrs/61877
* State of the Department: This Thursday at 3:30pm, join us in the auditorium building foyer for some food and fun as the department celebrates the new school year. This is a fun event for all and a great opportunity to hear what is going on in the Astronomy Department. After the food, we will meet in Phys/Astr A102 to listen to the "State of the Department" address by our chair, Suzanne Hawley.
* Astro Lunch: Join us tomorrow, at 12:30 in Phys/Astr B356A for a lunch talk by Bryan Laubscher (Odysseus Technologies) on "The Space Elevator and Our Future". Please bring your lunch.
* Astrobiology Seminar: The astrobiology seminar is tomorrow at 2:30pm in Phys/Astr A118. This week, Rory Barnes (UofArizona) will give a talk on "Habitability of Tidally-Locked Terrestrial Exoplanets". Note: Dr. Barnes received his PhD from UW and will be returning as a postdoc this January.
* Mary Gates Research Scholarships: The Mary Gates Scholarships are given in $4,000 or $6,000 awards for undergraduates engaged in research with faculty. I strongly encourage everyone involved in research to apply. The deadline to apply is October 17 at 5pm. You can find out more and learn when an info session is here: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/deadlines.htm.
* Course schedule changes: Tomorrow, Sep. 30 is the last day to make changes to add, drop or change a course without being assessed a $20 fee and possible tuition forfeiture.
* Building Permits: If you have Phys/Astr building keys, please stop by the front office to pick up your quarterly building permit. You must have these to be in the building after hours.
* Graduating senior? Don't forget to see me to apply to graduate. You will also need to meet with any other major advisers (i.e. Margot if you are also a Physics major).
Please stop in anytime if you have questions or just want to say hello.
Best,
Sarah
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
September 22, 2008
Welcome back to the returning to students and hello to our new Astronomy majors! Paula and I hope that you all had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to hearing about your experiences. You are always welcome to stop in to see us either to say hello or ask questions.
Here are some important things to keep in mind this week:
* Palen Radio Observatory: Did you know that there is a radio observatory just for undergrads on campus? Would you like to know more about radio telescopes and work on a project? More info on PRO here: http://www.astro.washington.edu/undergrad/radioastro/. We are currently looking for students interested in working with our radio observatory. Please contact Frank Garcia (frankgarcia@gmail.com) if you want to know more.
* Building Permits: If you have Physics/Astronomy building keys please stop by the front office (C319) to pick up your building permit. Building permits are required if you have keys and must be with you any time you are in the building after hours and weekends.
* Research forms: Those taking ASTR 499 independent research should stop by the front office and pick up a research credit approval form. This helps us know what kind of projects are being worked on, who you are working with and for how many credits. Your research adviser must sign it to approve your project and how many credits you are working for.
* Graduation Applications: students planning to graduate this year need to apply to graduate soon. Please stop in to see me to fill out graduation paperwork. If you are graduating this autumn, you must submit paperwork no later than October 10.
* Undergrad Meeting: we will hold our quarterly undergraduate meeting in a few weeks and will let you know more details soon.
* Page O'Announcements: The Page O'Announcements has listings for tons of campus events, jobs, special courses and funding/scholarships. This page is always updated so take a look. http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Hope you have a great start to the fall quarter.
Best,
Sarah
Here are some important things to keep in mind this week:
* Palen Radio Observatory: Did you know that there is a radio observatory just for undergrads on campus? Would you like to know more about radio telescopes and work on a project? More info on PRO here: http://www.astro.washington.edu/undergrad/radioastro/. We are currently looking for students interested in working with our radio observatory. Please contact Frank Garcia (frankgarcia@gmail.com) if you want to know more.
* Building Permits: If you have Physics/Astronomy building keys please stop by the front office (C319) to pick up your building permit. Building permits are required if you have keys and must be with you any time you are in the building after hours and weekends.
* Research forms: Those taking ASTR 499 independent research should stop by the front office and pick up a research credit approval form. This helps us know what kind of projects are being worked on, who you are working with and for how many credits. Your research adviser must sign it to approve your project and how many credits you are working for.
* Graduation Applications: students planning to graduate this year need to apply to graduate soon. Please stop in to see me to fill out graduation paperwork. If you are graduating this autumn, you must submit paperwork no later than October 10.
* Undergrad Meeting: we will hold our quarterly undergraduate meeting in a few weeks and will let you know more details soon.
* Page O'Announcements: The Page O'Announcements has listings for tons of campus events, jobs, special courses and funding/scholarships. This page is always updated so take a look. http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Hope you have a great start to the fall quarter.
Best,
Sarah
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